Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China Airlines is looking to strengthen its foothold in air cargo operations, increasing frequencies and adding new destinations in Asia and Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

DFW CEO Sean Donohue discusses the US airport’s recovery strategy, its major network targets, and how the US aviation market will fare in the next few months.
Air Transport

United CEO Scott Kirby on why his company is bucking convention by expanding its widebody fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

Dubai Airport CEO Paul Griffiths outlines how COVID will continue to impact strategy and how he is confident its role as a major hub is secure in the recovery.
Air Transport

By Ben Goldstein
A cross-section of groups from across the U.S. aviation industry called on the Biden administration to develop a risk-based roadmap for rescinding international travel restrictions by May 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
International Airlines Group (IAG) said it had signed a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks for a total available amount of $1.755 billion.
Airlines & Lessors

This webinar took place March 23, 2021. Lufthansa Cargo is one of the largest cargo airlines globally. The carrier, like much of the sector, is facing
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
EgyptAir’s CEO said the airline plans to seek a loan of between EGP5-7 billion ($317-445 million) from the Egyptian government this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Wesley Charnock
Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of Istanbul Airport, tells Routes editor-in-chief Wes Charnock why he expects 2021 to be “a year of partial normalization” for air transport and outlines the key markets IST is focusing on during the recovery.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
To many, Surf Air Mobility’s acquisition of hybrid-electric aircraft pioneer Ampaire may seem to be small news. Neither company is a household name. But if their plans succeed, the deal could prove to be a milestone for regional aviation and electric aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe hopes its Digital Green Certificate will help drive a recovery in air travel demand.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Ethiopian Airlines is rolling out ‘Trusted Travel Pass,’ an African platform that verifies COVID-19 medical information and aims to harmonize entry and exit screening across the continent.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
South African Airways (SAA) has cut its liabilities to R2.3 billion ($156 million) and cut 80% of its workforce, following a restructuring process that has lasted over a year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Delta Air Lines announced a series of new routes and expanded frequencies to domestic beach and mountain destinations, as carriers brace for an
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Star Alliance will set up a second headquarters in addition to its Frankfurt office, but this may be the first step towards giving up its German base.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Brookfield Asset Management will dive into the aerospace sector after hiring recently retired Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu as an advisor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Warnings from officials about international travel and tightening coronavirus restrictions in several countries are threatening European airlines’ hopes for a much-needed summer recovery in air travel demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air New Zealand plans to launch a year-round route between Auckland and Hobart when a two-way transtasman bubble is started.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex) has backtracked on its decision to cut five regional routes after the country’s government extended a support program.
Airports & Networks

This webinar took place March 22, 2021. Germany-based Eurowings, the low-cost carrier brand of Lufthansa Group, is poised to launch a long-haul brand
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
China Airlines ceased Boeing 747-400 operations on March 20 following a farewell flight over Japan, retiring the type after 28 years of service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau, Ben Goldstein, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield
The novel coronavirus pandemic would surely have led to many more airline bankruptcies had it not been for the massive financial support by governments.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
China and Southeast Asia are showing mixed signs in the recovery from the pandemic and related downfall in demand for air travel. Guangzhou Baiyun
Air Transport

By Guy Ferneyhough
British Airways (BA) may sell its Waterside headquarters building next to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as it assesses flexible working options for its office workers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The government plans to purchase $210 million worth of advance tickets for security personnel at airports to which El Al and Sun d’or will fly to over the next 20 years.
Airlines & Lessors